[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer":3,"chapter-i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-chapter-485":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I Am Not A Goblin Slayer",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1310887,1741,"Chapter 485 - 278: When the Sun Descends (Part 3)","i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-chapter-485",485,"\u003Cp>In his perception, it is achievable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just faintly feels that activating both states simultaneously will place a great burden on his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whenever he tries to attempt it, his body gives him a warning-like feedback, as though the overlapping states will cause damage, which is why he has never used this method.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if it really comes to a critical moment, even with the risk, he would use it, at worst spend some time recuperating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And also Ying’s talent ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So let’s temporarily continue executing the commission.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aaliyah and the others quickly nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their heartbeat quickened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all felt as if they were warriors in a story who accepted a sacred mission to slay a dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the word ’dragon’ itself makes adventurers’ blood boil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, there wouldn’t be so many stories and legends of dragon slayers and Dragon Knights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it’s killing a dragon or becoming its ally, it’s all legendary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before leaving for this commission, everyone was already prepared to face strong enemies; now they were simply swapping the kobold leader for a dragon beast as the nest’s master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After adjusting their moods, they discussed specific strategy plans thoroughly before moving forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the shared visual memory from the Clay Spider before, Gauss moved smoothly inside the cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group stopped in their tracks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aaliyah, Serdur, Albena, as we discussed before, you three wait here for us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ying and I will infiltrate the kobold nest. I will cast a Fireball Technique in the kobold’s town. The moment the explosion initiates, Ying will take me out of the nest and return here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to the presence of that unknown barrier, the whole group nearly found infiltration impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What he needed to do was unleash a massive Fireball Technique inside the nest to cause heavy damage and create chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had observed that the nest’s space was surprisingly large and reinforced on all sides, making it difficult to collapse even with a Fireball Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, one Fireball Technique would definitely inflict considerable damage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had set his sights on the forge area filled with flammable items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since it’s a critical area, the number of kobold Elite Warriors around there is denser.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could cause an explosion there, it would deal a heavy blow to the kobold nest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for why not cast a Fireball Technique directly at the Dragon Beast’s head, executing a decapitation strategy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One reason is that the difficulty is too high; the Dragon Beast’s \"Dragon Lair\" is situated in the nest’s deepest part.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless he ventured deep into enemy terrain, it’s far beyond the casting range of Fireball Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, he felt that the Fireball Technique might not be as effective on that Red Dragon Beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fireball Technique is a mass attack spell, with a large scope, but being only a 3rd-level Spell, it can’t handle everything perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It also has weaknesses, like lacking lethality against truly powerful creatures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skin defense of most Commander Level demons is already terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the Red Dragon Beast naturally controls flames, with corresponding excellent fire element resistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meaning, the damage from a Fireball Technique would be further reduced, likely resulting in a less-than-ideal outcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group’s brief discussion concluded that they must eliminate the Dragon Beast’s kobold minions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Dragon Beast vs Gauss team, in a 1V1 fair competition, Gauss even felt they held the upper hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet their attendants would certainly intervene once the battle began, breaking the balance, even sacrificing themselves to protect the Dragon Beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, before they launch a suicidal assault, it’s better to exhaust their main forces, preventing them from interfering in the final battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It shouldn’t impact us here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Based on his usual practice with the Fireball Technique and his recent assessment of the nest’s spatial scale, Gauss made his judgment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry, I’m here.\" Albena assured, patting her chest.\"If anything happens unexpectedly, I’ll activate the shield.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had an ability that, once the shield was activated, would create a sturdy shield space from her point, protecting those within it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We trust you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As usual, the squad got into their routine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aaliyah and Serdur started casting buff spells on the two before heading out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After everything was set.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss and Ying exchanged a glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Ying and Gauss’s bodies were enveloped by shadows, then merged underground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pause here for a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shadows carried both into the kobold nest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This area was outside the barrier and relatively hidden, directly close to the forge zone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for him now, being enveloped in shadow, he couldn’t cast spells yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To start casting, this abnormal state must be lifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait a moment. There’s a kobold patrol passing by.\" Gauss reminded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two patiently waited until the kobolds were a good distance away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whew—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take me to the edge closest to the barrier.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shadow continued to move swiftly across the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, it stopped in front of an invisible barrier. Through the hazy image in front of them, the vague scenery of the kobold nest inside could be seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two emerged from the shadow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whew—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you alright?\" Gauss looked at Ying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With an extra person, her consumption would also increase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was why Gauss had Aaliyah and the others wait outside first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m fine, just need a moment to catch my breath.\" Ying calmly said, after taking a simple breath. \"We need to hurry, while the other kobolds haven’t noticed us here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss didn’t continue with any pleasantries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This delay was all for giving this monster nest a grand explosion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Keep watch for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss drew the White Magic Wand strapped to his thigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strong magic power began surging through his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the depths of his sea of consciousness, the vessel representing the [Magic Envoy] and the pure white little sword of the [Soul Sword] started to shine with a glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body slowly began to float, rising off the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His robe fluttered and flapped even without wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His vision penetrated the hazy barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Logically speaking, he shouldn’t be able to perceive the internal specific location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had a clear map in his mind at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a brain map unlocked through the previous path of the Clay Spider.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, he could vaguely overlap his casting range limit with the target position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His pupils gradually shifted from emerald green to a gilt color.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tip of the White Magic Wand was waved forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then an intense wave of magical power began to shimmer at the tip!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air began to distort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the nearby barrier seemed to sense some kind of anomaly, showing signs of distortion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the kobold nest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clang clang clang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A kobold artificer was swinging a hammer at the red-hot iron ingot in front of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its heart full of excitement and joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just thinking about having contributed a fire-attributed magic crystal to the great Red Dragon made it beyond ecstatic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it was already a great honor as kobolds to dedicate everything to the Red Dragon, if they could receive a small reward on top of that, it would undoubtedly be better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was said that soon, this batch of kobold artisans would be able to meet the Red Dragon, receive a blessing, and then possibly gain stronger powers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Imagining the future, its arm swinging the hammer felt even more powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To repay the Red Dragon, it must work with all its might.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To craft more weapons, gain stronger bloodline power, and follow the king to the surface, plundering everything for the king.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it could bask in the glory of the king during this process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a beautiful future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In its longing gaze, in the distance, a shining white sphere was rapidly condensing in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, the surveillance barrier covering the entire nest started to twist and tremble violently!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar! Roar! Roar!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The anxious roars of the kobolds outside broke the kobold artificer’s reverie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An incomprehensible and unsettling transformation was occurring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Numerous kobolds gathered at the clearing, nervously looking up at the violently trembling barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And at that....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Point of light radiating intense beams, as dazzling as the sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, all the kobolds present seemed to have once again seen the long-lost scorching sun!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sun was descending!\u003C\u002Fp>",1392,"2026-06-05T18:36:35.128Z",1,"novelbin.me","9abc70c476c8fcb4510c11d17bce00c6889028bc97ae83aef44a0aba5f082a79","i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-chapter-486","i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-chapter-484",640,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-cover.jpg"]